Occupations exempt from market testing are those classified as in-demand (deficit) occupations. Such as:
Occupations (all counties): bricklayer, carpenter, reinforcement worker, concrete worker, welder, roofer, installer of construction elements, construction machinery operator, stonemason, crane operator, carpenter, high-rise construction worker, low-rise construction worker, pipeline installer, painter and decorator, roofer, plumber, electrician, heating and air conditioning installer, waterproofing specialist, metal structure assembler, ceramic tile installer, floor layer, insulator, sheet metal worker, locksmith, electrical fitter, maintenance electrician, truck driver, truck driver with trailer, automotive mechanic, auto painter, auto body repairer, leather worker, fur and leather cutter, national cuisine chef, pastry chef, baker, butcher, programmer, user interface designer, system administrator, steel cable assembler (cranes and elevators)
Occupations: waiter, chef (Counties: Istarska, Primorsko – goranska, Zadarska, Ličko – senjska, Šibensko – kninska, Splitsko – dalmatinska, Dubrovačko – neretvanska, City of Zagreb, Zagrebačka, Međimurska, Krapinsko – zagorska, Varaždinska)
Occupations: chambermaid, cleaner, assistant chef, assistant waiter (Counties: Istarska, Primorsko – goranska, Dubrovačko – neretvanska, Šibensko – kninska, Zadarska, Splitsko – dalmatinska, City of Zagreb, Zagrebačka, Karlovačka)
Occupations: tailor (Counties: Vukovarsko – srijemska, Međimurska, Sisačko – moslavačka, Krapinsko – zagorska, Varaždinska=
Occupations: bus driver (Counties: City of Zagreb, Zagrebačka, Istarska, Varaždinska, Brodsko – posavska, Dubrovačko – neretvanska, Primorsko – goranska) Occupations: salesperson – only for the period of work from 01.05.-30.09. (County: Istarska, Dubrovačko – neretvanska)